Recovering from the Loss of a Child [Paperback]

Katherine Donnelly (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 18, 2001

When a child dies, the pain and shock can seem unbearable. But in sharing, understanding, and accepting this tragic loss, emotional recovery is possible.Katherine Fair Donnelly's groundbreaking book shows bereaved parents, siblings, and others how to cope with one of life's cruelest blows. With inspiring firsthand accounts from others who have survived this heartbreaking experience, this compassionate and reassuring volumne can help in healing the heartand learning to live again.

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About the Author

KATHERINE FAIR DONNELLYAuthor OfTHE RECOVERING BOOKSRecovering From the Loss of a ChildRecovering From the Loss of a SiblingRecovering From the Loss of a ParentRecovering From the Loss of a Loved One to AIDSKatherine Fair Donnelly is a journalist and author as well as a columnist for The Dallas Morning News. She has written seven books and co-authors a regular column entitled "Recovering From Grief." Written about in People Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and other newspapers throughout the country, she has appeared on national television such as the TODAY SHOW, Sally Jessy Raphael, Catherine Crier Report and CANADA A.M. She has lectured extensively to community affairs groups and has worked closely with mutual support groups for bereaved families. Born in Texas, she currently lives in New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (April 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595140386
• ISBN-13: 978-0595140381
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,322,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grief for a child IS unbearable -- but we bear it, June 30, 2002

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R. Tiedemann "Sunnye" (Bellevue, NE USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Recovering from the Loss of a Child (Paperback)

RECOVERING FROM THE LOSS OF A CHILD contains a list of do's and don'ts for helping bereaved parents. Donnelly says to let your caring and concern show, be available, say you're sorry about what happened, allow them to express their grief, encourage them to be patient with themselves, allow them to talk about the child, give special attention to bewildered siblings, reassure them that they did all they could, and talk about the endearing qualities of the child.

Don't point out that the parents have other children (no child can take the place of another). Don't say they should be grateful. Don't avoid mentioning the child's name. Don't avoid them because you're uncomfortable or feel helpless.

If you're wondering what to do -- this book will spell it out for you. It's another truly useful book for people who want to help someone they care about through the pain of grief.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for people who suffer the loss of their child!, December 6, 2007

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J. P. King "JPK" (Nauvoo, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Recovering from the Loss of a Child (Paperback)

Would highly recommend this book for those who have lost children. It was really a helpful tool to help us recover a little from the death of our son. Read it, it will help you!

4.0 out of 5 stars It is a real depictation on how to move forward, November 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Recovering from the Loss of a Child (Paperback)

I mailed this book to a close friend of mine who recently lost his 18 year old son in a tragic way. I knew I had no words that could comfort him in this time of sorrow so I sent this book. I am glad I did. He said he is reading it and is getting alot out of it.